Recycling and composting

By reducing the amount of waste going to landfill, we can improve our environment by cutting greenhouse gas emissions, saving water and energy and conserving non-renewable resources.

In December 2009, Council adopted a five-year Waste Management Planwhich sets out the actions Council will take to increase the amount of materials being recycled, to expand local composting programs and to increase community awareness about waste diversion options

Council already has in place a number of initiatives aimed at waste reduction and recycling:

Waste Wise

Waste Wise is a practical program inspiring Victorians to minimise waste. Yarra City Council is recognised as an accredited Gold Waste Wise organisation. Council has implemented the program at its town halls, depot, leisure centres and golf course.

Freecycle is an online email network for donating and finding free second-hand goods.

The Sharehood is an online community for sharing resources within your neighbourhood and meeting people in your local area.
Members share items such as sewing machines, vegetables, wheelbarrows, tools, cars, books, washing machines and computers.
Skills can be shared too: gardening help, bike repairs, language skills, childminding, or how to use a sewing machine or computer.